01756 Anesthesia opn/arthrs elbow radiation procedures
Also known as: radical elbow surgery anesthesia, elbow tumor resection anesthesia
Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the elbow involving radical procedures. Covers general anesthesia for radical surgical procedures of the elbow including radical resection of tumors.
In Plain Language
anesthesia for major elbow surgery; being put to sleep for elbow cancer surgery
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for radical procedures at the elbow including wide excision of bone or soft tissue tumors, radical synovectomy, and other extensive elbow procedures. May require reconstruction with prosthesis or allograft.
RVU Information
CPT 01756 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Anesthesia codes use a base unit + time unit system rather than standard RVUs. Contact your payer for the anesthesia conversion factor.
Billing & Documentation
Anesthesia codes are billed using base units plus time units. One time unit typically equals 15 minutes of anesthesia time. Document start and stop times, patient status (P1-P6), and any qualifying circumstances. Modifiers AA, QK, QX, or QY indicate the provider arrangement.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 01756?
CPT 01756 (Anesthesia opn/arthrs elbow radiation procedures) is a Anesthesia code. Anesthesia for open or arthroscopic procedures on the elbow involving radical procedures. Covers general anesthesia for radical surgical procedures of the elbow including radical resection of tumors.
How is anesthesia code 01756 billed?
Anesthesia code 01756 is billed using base units plus time units (1 unit = 15 minutes). Used when providing anesthesia for radical procedures at the elbow including wide excision of bone or soft tissue tumors, radical synovectomy, and other extensive elbow procedures. May require reconstruction with prosthesis or allograft. Used by anesthesiology, orthopedic oncology, orthopedic surgery.
When is CPT 01756 used?
Used when providing anesthesia for radical procedures at the elbow including wide excision of bone or soft tissue tumors, radical synovectomy, and other extensive elbow procedures. May require reconstruction with prosthesis or allograft.
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